Cornflowers and Nasturtiums self seeded this year, in much larger numbers than was to be expected. About a tonne of horse manure was added to the front yard last Autumn, so how any seeds got through that pile is a welcome mystery. Those cornflowers have just started, give it another few weeks and there will … Continue reading »
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You see how they use their third pair of legs to pull open these Broad Bean flowers? If not then put your cursor over the photos and click the right hand arrow to speed things up. Just one of the many wonders I’ve noticed this Spring. Continue reading »
Plum Trees in Springtime I had to get something out about the sight that greeted me last weekend; a glorious day so close to Spring with Plum trees bursting into flower. Bees could be heard from 5 meters, so hungry were they to welcome the new season. These trees have been sitting in a coffee compost over … Continue reading »
Summer Flowers and Plants in the Garden After too many days of gray skies and rain, the Sun is out and warming the soil and plants. Little flying insects have come back to life, along with the spiders and grubs that make their home in mine. All those hours of improving the soil with coffee … Continue reading »
